Poco M6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23+ dominates across nearly every dimension, justifying its significant price premium over the Poco M6 Pro. While both feature 120Hz displays and 5G connectivity considerations, the S23+ delivers a superior 1750 nits brightness versus 1200 nits, Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology, and the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor compared to the Helio G99 Ultra. Camera performance heavily favors Samsung with a 50MP main sensor featuring OIS, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 8K video recording versus Poco's 64MP without stabilization and 1080p video. Battery life differs noticeably: Samsung's 4700 mAh with 45W charging and wireless support versus Poco's larger 5000 mAh with faster 67W charging but no wireless option. Build quality separation is clear, with Samsung's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum versus Poco's plastic frame. For professionals and power users demanding premium features, Samsung Galaxy S23+ offers exceptional value despite the cost. Poco M6 Pro suits budget-conscious buyers seeking adequate performance and a large screen.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco M6 Pro if…
- →120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- →67W fast charging at budget price
- →5000 mAh battery with all-day life
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco M6 Pro
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED display at just $199
- 67W fast charging at budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day life
- Lightweight at 179 g
- Good 64 MP main camera for the price
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No OIS on main camera
- Only 1080p video recording
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco M6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 195 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79 | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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